The Authenticity Experiment

This week's episode is a conversation with my friend Amanda who I used to work with in the prison system.  We have a friendship that I value and she has been a big supporter of the podcast since I started it.  She waited until after having her second son to come on the show because she didn't feel authentic during her pregnancy.  

CW: we discuss themes of working with prison populations, particularly sex offenders.  While we don't discuss specific offenses or offenders, this topic may be triggering for some.

The Authenticity Experiment is a series of conversations with a variety of people who are exploring their path to authenticity. It asks the question, “how do we discover our authentic selves?” and hopefully provides some answers. It is not meant to diagnose or treat a mental health condition nor is it meant to replace traditional therapy with a trained professional. The experiences and opinions shared by guests are their own.

If you would like to connect with the show:

Instagram: @authenticityexperiment

Email: [email protected]

https://linktr.ee/MeganZonaLife

If you would like to be a guest or have your experience shared on the show anonymously, please reach out.

This week's conversation is with Jenni Wild, an online content creator, mother, and consumer advocate.  Jenni discusses her journey to authenticity through mental health struggles, being a member of a high control group, and navigating the world of illusion on the internet.  There are themes that some listeners may be sensitive to, so listen at your own pace.  

Connect with Jenni on:

Instagram @thejenniwild

TikTok @thejenniwild

The Authenticity Experiment is a series of conversations with a variety of people who are exploring their path to authenticity. It asks the question, “how do we discover our authentic selves?” and hopefully provides some answers. It is not meant to diagnose or treat a mental health condition nor is it meant to replace traditional therapy with a trained professional. The experiences and opinions shared by guests are their own.

If you would like to connect with the show:

Instagram: @authenticityexperiment

Email: [email protected]

https://linktr.ee/MeganZonaLife

If you would like to be a guest or have your experience shared on the show anonymously, please reach out.

 This week I have my conversation with Layla who is both fierce and funny.  I enjoyed getting to know her and her journey immensely.  She is a school counselor who works with children primarily diagnosed with ADHD or Autism Spectrum Disorder and helps them navigate a neurotypical world a little more smoothly. I hope you enjoy getting to know her as much I did.

If you would like to connect with Layla:

Instagram: @theneurodivergentcounselor

The Authenticity Experiment is a series of conversations with a variety of people who are exploring their path to authenticity. It asks the question, “how do we discover our authentic selves?” and hopefully provides some answers. It is not meant to diagnose or treat a mental health condition nor is it meant to replace traditional therapy with a trained professional. The experiences and opinions shared by guests are their own.

If you would like to connect with the show:

Instagram: @authenticityexperiment

Email: [email protected]

https://linktr.ee/MeganZonaLife

If you would like to be a guest or have your experience shared on the show anonymously, please reach out.

CW: Themes of mental health, Sexual Abuse, and Christianity  If you are not in a space to listen to those themes, feel free to skip this week's episode.  

My friend Mary is a beautiful soul full of unconditional love and what feels like infinite patience.  She is a light to those who struggle with mental health and addiction.  She is also an advocate for those in the foster care system.  Her journey to finding herself hasn't always been easy but she has found peace in her woundedness.  

The Authenticity Experiment is a series of conversations with a variety of people who are exploring their path to authenticity. It asks the question, “how do we discover our authentic selves?” and hopefully provides some answers. It is not meant to diagnose or treat a mental health condition nor is it meant to replace traditional therapy with a trained professional. The experiences and opinions shared by guests are their own.

If you would like to connect with the show:

Instagram: @authenticityexperiment

Email: [email protected]

https://linktr.ee/MeganZonaLife

If you would like to be a guest or have your experience shared on the show anonymously, please reach out.

This week's episode features a former coworker of mine, Mike.  He discusses his journey to authenticity through getting sober and a path of dishonesty that he struggled to escape.  CW: Mike discusses his path with mental health and suicidality.  He also discusses spiritual beliefs that may be triggering for some.

The Authenticity Experiment is a series of conversations with a variety of people who are exploring their path to authenticity. It asks the question, “how do we discover our authentic selves?” and hopefully provides some answers. It is not meant to diagnose or treat a mental health condition nor is it meant to replace traditional therapy with a trained professional. The experiences and opinions shared by guests are their own.

If you would like to connect with the show:

Instagram: @authenticityexperiment

Email: [email protected]

https://linktr.ee/MeganZonaLife

If you would like to be a guest or have your experience shared on the show anonymously, please reach out.

The Authenticity Experiment is a series of conversations with a variety of people who are exploring their path to authenticity. It asks the question, “how do we discover our authentic selves?” and hopefully provides some answers. It is not meant to diagnose or treat a mental health condition nor is it meant to replace traditional therapy with a trained professional. The experiences and opinions shared by guests are their own.

CW: We talk about mental health struggles in this podcast which may be triggering for some.  

This week's conversation is with Anna P who has made her name on social media through her Bathrobe Chronicles series and her authentic experiencing of mental health in her life.  Anna discusses her journey to finding her voice and creative outlet as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.  She is heart-warmingly genuine and open about herself throughout our conversation and shows that it's okay to have rough days.

If you would like to connect with Anna:

She is on Instgram and TikTok as @akprzy.  

Her website:  https://akprzy.com/

If you would like to connect with the show:

Instagram: @authenticityexperiment

Email: [email protected]

https://linktr.ee/MeganZonaLife

If you would like to be a guest or have your experience shared on the show anonymously, please reach out.

A little bonus for my birthday. Some authentic thoughts in the moment about the world and what I've experienced since entering the "middle ages." 

The Authenticity Experiment is a series of conversations with a variety of people who are exploring their path to authenticity. It asks the question, “how do we discover our authentic selves?” and hopefully provides some answers. It is not meant to diagnose or treat a mental health condition nor is it meant to replace traditional therapy with a trained professional. The experiences and opinions shared by guests are their own.

If you would like to connect with the show:

Instagram: @authenticityexperiment

Email: [email protected]

https://linktr.ee/MeganZonaLife

If you would like to be a guest or have your experience shared on the show anonymously, please reach out.

The Authenticity Experiment is a series of conversations with a variety of people who are exploring their path to authenticity. It asks the question, “how do we discover our authentic selves?” and hopefully provides some answers. It is not meant to diagnose or treat a mental health condition nor is it meant to replace traditional therapy with a trained professional. The experiences and opinions shared by guests are their own.

This week's episode is a conversation with my friend Anna.  Anna and I discuss her journey to finding her authentic self through accountability and a series of hard choices.  Anna shares how her worldview has led her to want to help others find a different path to life and continues to find ways to be a light in the darkness for others.  

If you would like to connect with the show:

Instagram: @authenticityexperiment

Email: [email protected]

If you would like to be a guest or have your experience shared on the show anonymously, please reach out.

The Authenticity Experiment is a series of conversations with a variety of people who are exploring their path to authenticity. It asks the question, “how do we discover our authentic selves?” and hopefully provides some answers. It is not meant to diagnose or treat a mental health condition nor is it meant to replace traditional therapy with a trained professional. The experiences and opinions shared by guests are their own.

This conversation features Victoria who is an animal communicator and spiritual healer that I was connected with via a mutual friend.  We explore how Victoria has come to embrace her authenticity and find a spiritual path that allows her to embrace her gifts in a society that may not always accept them.  Victoria discusses her connection with animals and giving them a voice and acknowledges times in her life when she did not feel as though she had a voice herself.  Want to connect with Victoria or start services with her?  Her website is: https://victoriaglod.weebly.com/

If you would like to connect with the show:

Instagram: @authenticityexperiment

Email: [email protected]

If you would like to be a guest or have your experience shared on the show anonymously, please reach out.